What the fuck's the haps?"They both muttered that nothing much was the haps and shuffled their way over to the table, taking seats next to Rigger Joha...nnesburg, who was the only other person Ken knew by face. Rigger greeted them quietly and thanked them for coming."Ken, Laura," Mitsy Brown said, "Can we get you some coffee? Or maybe a cigarette?" No, thank you, Governor," Ken replied nervously, awed to be in the presence of such an important woman."No, thank you, Governor," replied Slurry, who. Suddenly, our closest friends were surrounding us and hugging us - Kurt, Kathy, Dave, Julia, Jamie, Jackie, Cindi, Jennifer, and Josie. It brought tears to my eyes, and I noticed, to Kara’s as well. Jessica was openly weeping, which, all things considered, was a good sign.After a minute or so, I heard the first notes of We Can Last Forever, and slowly moved our large group aside so that the ‘Gang of Four’ could dance to their wedding song. We watched quietly until they finished and Abbie put on. But if I haven’t then you might as well make the most of it.”My brain was foggy, it was hard to think. My body needed relief…Another message pinged.“This next bit is going to be scary, but trust me on this, Anna.”He didn’t give me time to think, and then the phone vibrated differently. It was the first time it rung like that.Ken was trying to call me!My hand was shaking. I should not take the call, but something inside me beckoned me to do it.It won’t hurt to accept the call. I can always block. .."Amanda smiled and said, "Well last night Charlie and I were tired and wanted to be on our way. We decided to leave like we planned on but on the way down the lane I was so tired I didn't feel like going all the way into Montrose. I" Amanda stopped and took a deep sigh then continued, "No, I had just as well be honest. All this was my fault. I planned this. I brought some champagne and nibblies up here early yesterday morning. I did it when I told you I wanted to be alone and clear my head. I.